I-5 lane closures for Data Recorder repair work next week

Friday, September 11, 2015


I-5: Shoreline Traffic Data Recorder Repair Work
Mileposts: 175.60 - 177.50

  • Monday, Sept. 14, to the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Up to three left lanes of northbound I-5 near Northeast 175th Street will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for traffic data recorder repair work.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15, to the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Up to two right lanes of northbound I-5 near Northeast 175th Street will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5:45 a.m. for traffic data recorder repair work. The HOV lane will be open to all traffic.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15, to the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 16 - The Northeast 175th Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will be closed from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. for traffic data recorder repair work.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16, to the morning of Thursday, Sept. 17 - Up to two left lanes of southbound I-5 from SR 104/Northeast 205th Street to Northeast 175th Street will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for traffic data recorder repair work.
  • Thursday, Sept. 17, to the morning of Friday, Sept. 18 - Up to two right lanes of southbound I-5 from SR 104/Northeast 205th Street to Northeast 175th Street will be closed from 9 p.m. to 4:45 a.m. for traffic data recorder repair work. The HOV lane will be open to all traffic.
No closures for road resurfacing next week.



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Region exceeds water conservation goal

According to a notice from the PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) regional water usage is down 14 percent over the past four weeks.

In response to record breaking warm and dry weather this year, Everett, Seattle and Tacoma asked over 2 million customers to cut water use by 10 percent in August.

Efforts are underway by the regional Water Supply Forum to beef up resiliency planning for events like drought.



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Letter to the Editor: Friendly dogs do not bite children

To the Editor:

The irresponsible, uncaring and self absorbed dog owner reported in the story about the Shoreline boy being bitten by the man's off leash dog (see previous article) deserves prosecution to the fullest extent! Not only did he have his unleashed dog in a posted "No Dogs" area, but he knowingly fled the scene after his dog bit the boy. Further, apparently the Edmonds police had to hunt him down because he did not come forward when the incident was made public because it was even reported on TV news.

It would be nice to think that all dog owners who have no regard for the safety and welfare of others will take heed. That they will come to respect the rights of others to not have someone's dog running loose, often at them and the very worst, biting children. Unhappily, many of those people will continue to think their dog is an exception. Such dog owners almost always say, "It's ok, my dog is friendly."  Friendly dogs do not bite children! Note: my dog was attacked by a "friendly" unleashed dog and the owner laughed. Leash laws exist for very good reasons. It's time for respect!

Nan Colton
Shoreline



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AG Ferguson to file motion in charter schools case

Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that the State will file a Motion for Reconsideration with the Washington Supreme Court in the case of League of Women Voters of Wash. v. State.

The decision not only invalidates Initiative 1240, but also unnecessarily calls into question the constitutionality of a wide range of other state educational programs. These important programs range from Running Start to Washington State Skills Centers that provide career and technical education to high school students. 

Ferguson discussed his decision to file the motion with Governor Jay Inslee at a meeting Friday morning.

Ferguson will provide more detail regarding the arguments to be made in the motion when it is completed. The motion will be filed by September 24, 2015.  The Rules of Appellate Procedure do not specify a timeline for the court to rule on such a motion.

It is the responsibility of the Attorney General to defend the laws of Washington state.



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Poems meet canvas for Women Painters September 15

Two Shoreline residents, Helen Drummond and Paula Parks, will be participating in the statewide Women Painters of Washington upcoming show “Painting Poetry” running September 15-December 31 in downtown Seattle at the Columbia Center Building.  

Over thirty-five members of Women Painters of Washington will show their work inspired by poems, sonnets, limericks, and lyrics from a multitude of genres and authors, including some original poetry written by the artists themselves.

Burning Bush by Helen Drummond

“I think a lot about nature, and the poem I wrote came from observation,” said Drummond of both her painting and poem. Drummond’s poem “Burning a Paper Bag” was published in the twentieth edition of Bottomfish in 1999 and speaks of a bag returning back to its roots in the ground after becoming ash.  
“The painting is related to the poem and came from me playing with paint and finding the image of burning leaves,” she said of the piece that will show in “Painting Poetry”.

After the Storm by Paula Parks


Parks mused on an untitled poem by Lisa Smith of oncoming spring with the painting she will show. 

“I was inspired by a trip through the Skagit Valley tulip fields,” said Parks. “The rain had just stopped, and I was inspired by how clean and bright the colors of the fields were and how fresh the air was as the storm retreated over the mountains.”

Plutarch famously said, “painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.”  You can see both on canvas and paper by some of the finest women artists in Washington State in “Painting Poetry” showing at the Women Painters of Washington Gallery located in the Columbia Center Building in downtown Seattle.

There will be an artist reception on October 1 from 4-6pm directly before the Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk.  More information can be found online 

Women Painters of Washington Gallery is located in the Columbia Center Building at 701-5th Ave., Suite 310, Seattle.



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Culvert work on NE 178th this weekend

The contractor for Lake Forest Park is installing a culvert this weekend on NE 178th St, between Brookside Blvd and 37th Ave NE.

Work will occur from 7:00am to 9:00pm both Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, 2015, with much of the work occurring on Sunday.

The road is currently closed, but residents in the area are advised they can expect construction noise and temporary traffic delays, particularly on Sunday.



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Echo and Hidden Lakes remain closed for recreational purposes



Echo Lake: An algae bloom was observed and sampled at Echo Lake on Tuesday, September 8. The toxicity level of the algae is above the Washington Department of Ecology guidelines.

As a result, Echo Lake will remain closed for recreational purposes. Algae with high levels of toxins can be harmful to humans, pets, and wildlife. Ensure pets and children stay away from the water. Algae testing will occur on weekly basis until the toxicity level reaches safe levels in samples from two consecutive weeks.

Bacteria levels at Echo Lake also continue to remain high. The next sampling event is on Monday, September 14th.

Hidden Lake: Bacteria (fecal coliform) sampling was conducted Tuesday, September 8th, and resulted in high bacteria levels that exceed Department of Health standards. As a result, Hidden Lake remains closed.

For more information visit the webpage or contact Surface Water Quality Specialist Melissa Ivancevich at 206-801-2450.



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Photo: Great day for a race

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

On one of those blustery days last week, Lee Lageschulte noticed this line of sailboats off west Shoreline. We're not sure what was happening (anyone?) but it looks like a race.



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Budget statements from Shoreline council candidates Richey and Salomon

By Evan Smith

Shoreline City Council candidates Lorn Richey and Jesse Salomon both recently sent statements about their approaches to writing and considering a city budget.

Incumbent Salomon and challenger Richey will meet on the Nov. 3 general-election ballot.

Here are their statements in the order their names will appear on the November ballot and in the voters’ pamphlet:

Shoreline City Council, Position No. 6

Jesse Salomon

The city budget is comprised of several different funds. About 11 percent of your property-tax money goes to the city government (the rest goes to the Shoreline School District, King County government, the Shoreline Fire District, etc.). The City also retains a fraction of sales tax paid on goods (food is exempted from sales tax), vehicle licensing fees, grants from federal and state agencies and more.

The budget is largely spent on salaries for staff. The biggest component of that funds approximately 50 police officers. It also funds road repair, park maintenance, code enforcement, the Shoreline Senior Center, youth summer programs, economic development efforts, the Spartan Recreation Center and swimming pool, as well as construction of sidewalks and park upgrades.

It is always my goal to fund city services while cutting unnecessary spending. In an approximately 400-page budget I always find things I would like to cut. I always heavily scrutinize the budget and try to cut any spending that is not needed.

Often my biggest objection is adding items to the budget that will continue to demand money in following years. This tends to mean objecting to adding new staff above the number we currently fund.

Because of initiative guru Tim Eyman's law that prevents property taxes from growing at the rate of inflation, we will have less revenue every year. Over time, unless we practice sound oversight, increase economic development, property values and associated revenue, we will have to cut services.

Lorn Richey

Don’t tell me your values; show me your budget. My approach to city budget reflects a careful approach to spending other people’s money, while supporting staff and labor. Massive developments can bring revenue, but they come with massive costs. I favor a more conservative approach.

I am certified in LEAN six-sigma government efficiency. This experience allows me to analyze government programs and improve them in much more effective ways than the traditional, “Let’s cut 10 percent across the board.”

I was raised to take care of a tool as if it was the last one I could ever buy. This is my approach to city infrastructure. At least 1 percent of the cost of buildings, infrastructure, and equipment should be carefully guarded for long-term maintenance.

Financing of city projects should not use risky methods that rely on rosy projections. Financing and leveraging can be very tricky. Just like a family investment plan, two rules apply: 

1. If you don’t understand it, you shouldn’t invest in it.

2. Save in the good times in preparation for the bad times.

Finally, pouring over spreadsheets is not enough. Each program should be analyzed. Council must rely on the expertise of staff, but Council should have broad enough experience to ask deeper questions. I will respectfully ask staff why they are doing something, how they are doing it, and humbly challenge their assumptions –That gets us efficient government, improves staff working conditions, and creates transparency, so that our budget reflects the people’s values.



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Virginia Harvey awarded American Legion Life Changer award

Virginia Harvey accepts the award
from Post 227 Commander Richard White

On Tuesday evening, September 8, American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline awarded their 2015 Life Changer award to Virginia Harvey.

The purpose of the award is to recognize and honor a person who has made life better for others. Virginia has participated in USO trips and the Vets Art Show among other things.

Primarily though, she served as a volunteer at Veterans Hospital twice weekly for the past 15 years, traveling there by Seattle Transit.

In addition to delivering blood and other tasks, she has moved ailing veterans throughout the hospital in their wheelchairs. She certainly made life better for many ailing veterans.

Her award included a framed certificate and a $200 gift certificate to dine in the Sky City restaurant atop the Seattle Space Needle. The award was presented to Virginia by Post 227 Commander Richard White.



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SCC Women’s Soccer Coach Matt Dorman selected for NSCAA’s 30 Under 30 Program

Matt Dorman, Shoreline’s head Women’s Soccer coach
Photo courtesy SCC

Shoreline’s Women’s Soccer coach Matt Dorman has been selected by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) to participate in their “30 Under 30” program for up-and-coming coaches for the 2015-16 season. Dorman, who has been at Shoreline since December of 2014, was selected out of a pool of over 500 applicants for this honor.

The “30 Under 30” program is a year-long education and mentorship opportunity created to support coaches and foster their growth at a crucial point in their chosen career path. Participants gain exposure to the NSCAA membership, and the opportunity to take advantage of NSCAA educational offerings.

“It’s an honor to be chosen for this program because it’s aimed at young, progressive coaches,” said Dorman, “and that describes and highlights the very nature of our athletics program at Shoreline. We have a philosophy of bringing positive new ideas and training programs to our athletics, and our coaches are always looking for ways to infuse the program with energy.”

The 30 Under 30 program is geared toward coaches at every level of the game, from coaches of youth through professionals. Dorman has experience at club, high school and Olympic development program levels.

In 2014, Dorman was named by the NSCAA as NW Regional High School Coach of the Year.



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Op-Ed: Statement from Rep. Cindy Ryu on the fatal shooting by police in Pasco

Rep. Cindy Ryu represents the 32nd legislature district, which includes all of Shoreline, and Woodway, and parts of North Seattle, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Lynnwood, as well as parts of unincorporated Snohomish county.

We have a problem in America, and in Washington state, with violence and death. 

I support the governor’s decision to have the state’s attorney general review the county prosecutor’s decision not to file charges against the three officers who fired the 17 shots that killed Antonio Zambrano-Montes.

It’s a tragedy when a police officer dies in the line of duty—and just as tragic when people are shot and killed by police. 

This is happening far too frequently, especially with people of color. 

So far this year, 18 people in Washington state have been fatally shot by police or died in custody. 

England and Wales had 55 fatal police shootings in the last 24 years. 

Here in America, we had 59 fatal police shootings in the first 24 days of 2015. The total now stands at 808 dead, according to a database maintained by the Guardian newspaper

As a mother, I can only imagine the pain of losing one of my sons or daughters. 

As a lawmaker, I believe we have a duty to act. Because it doesn’t have to be this way. 

It’s time for fair, independent investigations of police shootings—and a hard look at practical ways to prevent these tragedies.

Updated 09-11-2015 to add to cities in 32nd district



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Gas leak closes 190th on Tuesday

A gas line was damaged on Tuesday, September 8 by a contractor (All-Terrain) installing new conduit for Wave Broadband. The contractor had called in for locations of existing utilities using the one call locating system.

Unfortunately, the gas line was not located and was damaged by the contractor's work. 190th was closed between Fremont and Crista, as a precaution.

Since then the project has been relocated and work should be completed later this week, early next week.



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Arts Council calls for Community Award Applications

SummerSet Arts Festival was a 2015 recipient

Do you need help presenting an arts event that serves your community?

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is here to help. Consider applying for a Community Award. We promote experiences in the arts to enhance the quality of life in our community. Non-profit organizations or community groups that provide arts / cultural programming for the general public are welcome to apply.

We fund special projects, artists’ residencies, and performances that extend the group’s usual scope. Awards range from about $250-$1000. Projects take place from January to November.

Deadline to apply is 5pm, Thursday, November 5, 2015.

For full details as well as the application form, see website  

2015 Award Recipients
  • Choir of The Sound, Spring Pops Concert, “Western Roundup” $700
  • Third Place Commons, Quichua Mashis at the Farmers Market $500
  • Friendship Adventures, Friendship Arts $500
  • Richmond Beach Community Association, Strawberry Festival $1,000 
  • Shoreline Concert Band, Spring Concert with Special Guest Soloist $700
  • Shoreline Historical Museum, SummerSet Arts Festival $600

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Flags at half staff Friday

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2015, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, September 11.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.



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Access changes on NE 178th

NE 178th Street closed east of 37th Ave NE

The temporary traffic control plan for the NE 178th Street project has changed.

Now open is NE 178th Street, between 33rd Avenue NE and 37th Avenue NE, and access to Brookside Elementary School’s west parking lot is again available to accommodate student drop-off and pick-up.

Now closed through the end of September is NE 178th Street, between 37th Avenue NE and Brookside Boulevard NE, to allow for replacement of the McAleer Creek culvert and construction of the sidewalks.

Parents of Brookside Elementary students who park on NE 178th Street east of the school for student drop-off and pick-up are cautioned that this route is temporarily unavailable.



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State Supt. Dorn urges special legislative session on Charter Schools, McCleary

From Randy Dorn
Washington State Supt. of Public Instruction

In a ruling Sept. 4, the Washington State Supreme Court declared the initiative that established our state’s charter schools to be unconstitutional.

This ruling potentially affects more than 1,000 students who have already started the 2015-16 school year.

“Even before the initiative was finalized, I warned the drafters it was unconstitutional,” State Superintendent Randy Dorn said. “And after the initiative was passed, I sent a letter to key education leaders in the state legislature expressing my concerns. 
“But now that school is in session, we need to do everything we can not to disrupt the education of the students caught in the middle of this argument.”

This is the second time in two months that the state Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of our current education system. Dorn urges the governor to call a solution-oriented special legislative session to fix the charter school law and to address the lingering McCleary contempt order. 



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Shorewood girls soccer win at Lakewood

Lakewood hosted Shorewood for a non conference game on a beautiful night for soccer.

Shorewood took a one nothing lead in the 23rd minute on a shot by Bella Johnson from just outside the right side of the penalty box that went over the goalie and under the crossbar. That is how the half ended.

In the second half Kari Huntamer played a ball up to Jessie Wymer who crossed it from left to right and it was finished by Morgan McFarland in the 61st minute for the final goal for Shorewood and a 2-0 win.

Abby Manis was in goal for Shorewood 2-0-0 Madison King was in goal for Lakewood 0-2-0.

--Bill Wilkins



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Shorecrest girls soccer romps over Cedarcrest 7-0

After settling for a 1-1 tie in their season opener at Lakeside on Tuesday, the girls soccer team from Shorecrest scored an impressive 7-0 romp over Cedarcrest Thursday night.

Freshman Madison Kellogg netted a hat-trick, junior Emily Hicks scored a pair, and sophomore Lauren Brown and senior Sophia Viviano rounded out the scoring with one apiece.

Junior goalkeeper Kate Wiper played the first half, and senior Anna Boyle maintained the shutout in the second half, making several outstanding saves during the final forty minutes.

The Scots travel to Bellingham to play the Red Raiders on Saturday at 6:30pm at Whatcom CC.

Tuesday night at 7pm Shorecrest will play cross-town rival Shorewood in a non-league game.

Other information is available online.

--Frank Workman



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Lake City Way on ramp closed overnight Friday

WSDOT reports that the westbound SR 522 / Lake City Way Northeast on-ramp to southbound I-5 will be closed from 11:59pm Friday, Sept. 11, to 5am Saturday, Sept. 12.



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Shorecrest JV Boys Tennis results

Shorecrest JV Boys
September 10 at Kellogg Middle School
Shorecrest 7 - Lynnwood 0

At #1 Singles Freshman Sam Rowbotham rode a day of high-quality serving and consistency from the baseline to a 6-2, 6-4 victory in his first JV match.

At #2 Singles, Sophomore Nicholas Park ground out a 6-4, 6-4 victory with steady, high-percentage tennis from the baseline.

At #3 Singles, Freshman Gabe Vogel took advantage of his opponents' court positioning and sailed to a 6-0, 6-2 victory, the first of his high school career.

# 4 Singles was a forfeit.

At #1 Doubles, Sophomore Kelvin Kam and Freshman Micah Glesener joined forces to win in a roller coaster match in three sets, taking it 6-3, 4-6, 10-6..

In a nearly two hour match at #2 Doubles, Freshmen Samya Murthy and David Chen withstood the heat, prevailing 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (8-6).

At #3 Doubles, Junior Ezra Girard and Freshman Andy Chamberlain held the net and defended the baseline in a 6-4, 6-3 victory.

--Chad Frisk

Corrected player's name: Glesener 09-12-2015



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Home sales in Shoreline during August 2015

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Shoreline during the month of August 2015.



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SummerSet Arts Festival this Saturday

Wednesday, September 9, 2015



The SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog is this Saturday, August 12 at Ronald Bog Park, N 175th and Meridian Ave N.

Join us at Ronald Bog Park from noon-5 pm to hear local music, make and see art, and eat FREE ice cream sundaes from 3-5pm! Free admission. Lots of activities - see the full list



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Catherine Stanford named VP of Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board President Ed Stern, Councilmember of Poulsbo,
and new Vice-President Catherine Stanford, Deputy Mayor of Lake Forest Park.


Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Economic Development Board has selected Lake Forest Park Deputy Mayor and Council Chair Catherine Stanford to be its Vice-President.

“I am honored by the selection and I look forward to working on the update to the Regional Economic Strategy. Now, when the economy is doing well, is the time to get a plan in place and prepare for the future,” said Councilmember Stanford in her acceptance of the post.

The regional Economic Development District (EDD) is the federally designated economic development district for the central Puget Sound region covering King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

Its members include representatives from private business, local governments, tribes and trade organizations.

At the meeting, Bruce Kendall, board member, President and CEO of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County, described Catherine as “A true regionalist, both in her public and private work.” 
Clare Petrich, board member and commissioner for the Port of Tacoma commented that “Catherine is a person that everyone wants to work with.”

Vice-President Stanford will be helping to lead the update to the Regional Economic Strategy and the implementation of the remaining 2015 Action Items. She has been a PSRC Economic Development Board member for seven years, appointed to represent the Sound Cities Association (SCA).

“Significantly, Catherine will be President next year as the region updates its Regional Economic Strategy. We are fortunate to have her leadership as we begin this important work,” said Deanna Dawson, Executive Director of SCA.

Her professional background is in commercial real estate and she currently runs a consulting practice that specializes in public affairs.



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Point Wells progress report and City Council candidates speak out

Jerry Patterson reviews the history of the Pt Wells project
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Text and photos, Marc Weinberg

Nearly 300 Shoreline/Richmond Beach residents packed the meeting room at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church Tuesday evening to hear an update from the Richmond Beach Community Association planning group about the status of the Pt. Wells project. Jerry Patterson gave a historical brief followed by members of the Pt. Wells planning group. 

Susan Chang explains pros and cons of annexation alternatives
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Subjects and news of most importance:

  1. City Manager Debbie Tarry expects it is unlikely that the City will complete the Transportation Corridor Study (TCS) this year as planned, but it will be sometime in 2016. This focuses on the developer’s assumptions regarding the anticipated number of vehicles transiting our roads based on the number of occupants in the finished project. Projections for Richmond Beach Road alone could create grid lock at all hours of the day and during the commute times backups would be impacted all the way to Interstate 5.
  2. An ongoing point of contention has been that since Snohomish County Code prevails (the building site is in unincorporated Snohomish County) it requires a project of this size to have more than one access road: at this point there is no provision plan for a second road.  
  3. Tolling on Richmond Beach Drive is or could be a viable option to provide funding for road maintenance and improvements.
  4. 90 foot maximum height on Point Wells buildings. Currently the project calls for at least 20 towers taller than 90 feet.
  5. Annexation alternatives should include a financial analysis of the impact to the City and to Woodway.
City Council candidates listening to the questions
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

During the second half of the evening the audience heard from candidates running for the City Council: Position 2- Jessica Cafferty vs. Keith Scully, Position 4-Doris McConnell (unopposed), Position 6- Lorn Richey vs. Jesse Salomon (not present, but sent in his replies). 

Each person responded to the same questions presented by the moderator about the issues outlined above.

The next RBCA meeting will be a ‘Candidate Forum’ on October 13 and each candidate at that meeting will take questions from the audience.

The City Planning Commission meeting at City Hall on Sept 17, 7pm will include citizen questions and discussion of proposed changes to the building code. Of major importance at that meeting is the potential revision of items concerning land and structures in currently designated ‘critical areas’. If your property is on or near a steep slope, stream, wetland, or bluff you will want to be present.



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Metro transit to Seahawks games

While Metro will operate dedicated shuttle service from and to the Northgate Transit Center for regular season weekend games, fans are also encouraged to ride regularly scheduled transit service from all other locations and for all pre-season and weekday games.

Metro riders not attending games should be prepared for possible transit service delays before and after Seahawks games. All travelers in the SODO, Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle areas can expect traffic congestion and delays before and after Seahawks games and other stadium events.

Nearly all regularly scheduled transit service – including Sound Transit Link light rail – that serves downtown Seattle, travels to or near CenturyLink Field, and is a great way to get to Seahawks games and other stadium events.

Starting with the first regular season home game on September 27, Metro will operate Seahawks weekend game day non-stop shuttle bus service from - and return to - the Northgate Transit Center during the 2015/16 season.

The P/R Shuttles leave the parking areas 2 hours prior to kick off time as they fill, with the last bus leaving about 30 minutes before kickoff.

The P/R shuttles will not operate for weekday pre-season games. Expect significant traffic congestion before and after these games.

A cash-only, exact fare of $4 one way or $8 round trip per person is required on the shuttles. No ORCA cards, passes or transfers are accepted. A valid regular fare is required on all other regularly scheduled Metro service.

All pre-game shuttles arrive near CenturyLink Field on 5th Av S at S Weller St.

After the game, the Northgate Shuttle leaves northbound on 5th Av S from just north of S Weller St. The last bus leaves 45 minutes after the end of the game.

For information about regular transit service to Seahawks games, or to plan other trips, visit Metro Online or Metro’s online Trip Planner. When planning your trip, check Metro’s Service Advisories page to find out about any planned revisions to your routes.



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Seattle Symphony musicians playing at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC

Jessica Choe
On September 20, at 2pm, Richmond Beach Congregational Church will be hosting a benefit concert for Mary's Place, a shelter for women and children. If you would like to know more about Mary's Place, take a look at their website.

The concert will feature musicians from the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. 

Performers include Xiao-Po Fei, Artur Girsky, Mae Lin, Sayaka Kokubo, Eric Han and Jessica Choe.

The program will include Mendelssohn Quartet No. 6 Op. 80 and Shostakovich Piano Trio. For this concert, they are asking for a suggested donation of $20 but everyone is free to give what they can.  

The church address is 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline at the intersection of Richmond Beach Rd and 15th NW. There is parking off 15th and just west of the church, coming in from Richmond Beach Rd. 



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Better NATE Than Ever

Better NATE Than Ever by Tim Federle

13-year-old Nate's love of musical theater invites teasing and torment by his peers and his older brother, but he is certain that he belongs on the Broadway stage.

Right now, he'd be thrilled just to see a Broadway stage. When his folks go out of town leaving Nate and his brother mostly-unsupervised, Nate grabs the opportunity for escape, and heads out on a Greyhound bus bound for NYC and a Broadway audition for "E.T: the Musical."

Of course, nothing goes according to plan. Aided by a long-lost auntie, his BFF Libby back home, and a few surprising allies, Nate does arrive safely (if somewhat crumpled by the journey) and auditions for the part of Elliot.  

Nate's voice throughout the story is hilarious. He doesn't know much, and he doesn't know how much he doesn't know, but he's got a goal and he's got guts, and he's got a sense of humor (which helps a lot if you don't know much).  

Rating:
There's some bullying, some very unhelpful parents, and some cussing (he's a starstruck 13-year-old boy stuck in Jankburk, PA -- he has reason to cuss), plus one near-miss kiss. Nate questions his own value as well as his sexuality, but through it all, he's determined to get up on that stage to sing.  How can we not applaud?

Recommended for ages 12 and up.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Blow out sale at Bargain Corner


Half-price sale at the Senior Center's Bargain Corner this month.



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Children's Village daycare has openings

Children's Village daycare currently has six openings available for children who attend Lake Forest Park and Brookside Elementary.

19610 20th Ave NE. Call 206-582-3565 for more information.



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Work session and regular meeting Thursday for LFP City Council

City Council Work Session Meeting on September 10, 2015
Lake Forest Park City Hall, NE corner of Town Center property

6pm to 6:45pm Agenda

The work session will include presentations and discussions about the Comp Plan, Emergency Management Services, and the Surface Water Management fee exemption for schools.

Regular Business Meeting begins 7pm Agenda

Presentation from WSDOT on I-405 tolling

 Consent Calendar (documents here)
1. August 13, 2015 Council Work Session Minutes 
2. August 13, 2015 Council Regular Business Meeting Minutes 
3. August 17, 2015 Special Council Committee of the Whole Notes 
4. Approval of City Expenditures for period ending September 10, 2015 
5. Ordinance 1103/Amending Chapter 1.08 of the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code, Public Information, as Regards Requests for Public Records 
6. Resolution 1497/Adopting Public Disclosure Administrative Policy and Acknowledging the Administrative Implementation of an Internal Procedure for Responding to Requests for Disclosure of Public Records and an Updated Public Records Request Form 
7. Resolution 1507/Adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Lake Forest Park 

8. Resolution 1508/Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with 3 Square Blocks, LLP, for Continued Assistance with Public Engagement and Updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan

Council Action or Discussion 
1. Advise Mayor regarding Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee (MSWMAC) Motions 



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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during August 2015

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Lake Forest Park during the month of August 2015.

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Shorewood vs Kamiak tennis results 9/8/15

Prep Boys Tennis 9/8/15
Shorewood High School

Shorewood 4  Kamiak 3

Singles
1. Jimmy Hua K def. Gunnar Thorstenson SW 6-0, 6-0
2. Devon Kashishian K def. Jack Bong SW 6-2, 6-0
3. Kyle Berquist SW def. Tyler Bang K. 6-4, 6-3
4. Keaton Layman K. def. Andrew Counter SW 6-4, 6-3

Doubles
1. Joseph Jang / Peter Smith SW def. Mchael Yi / Danial Chung K 7-6 ( 9-7), 6-4
2. Cameron Harford / Jack Stensrud SW def. Brandon Baker / JinWoo Kim K. 6-3, 6-3
3. Simon Forinash / Conner Morrison SW def. Aiden Norris / Logan Urritia K. 0-6, 6-4, 7-5

The Shorewood boys tennis team started their season with a close 4-3 win over 4A power Kamiak. 

There were many close matches that contributed to the win. Senior co-captain Kyle Berquist won at number three singles after Kamiak dominated in singles, winning three of four matches.

The T- Birds swept the three doubles matches with close, hard fought matches. T- Birds Joseph Jang and Smith won a tight match by winning a 9-7 tiebreaker to take the first set and won their match 6-4 in the second set. T- birds Harford and Stensrud swept both sets 6-4, 6-3.

With both teams tied at 3-3 it came down to number three doubles, Shorewood’s Simon Forinash and Conner Morrison. After losing 0-6 in the first set they regrouped to win the second set 6-4 and force a third decisive set. In a tense back and forth match Morrison and Forinash were able to break their opponents serve at 5-5. Forinash served for the win at 6-5 and prevailed with sharp volleys and pressure at the net for the match and team win at 7-5.

--Arnie Moreno



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Shorecrest Boys Tennis vs Bothell results

Kasey Shibayama and Reed Tangeman won their doubles match against a Bothell team on Tuesday evening at the Kellogg MS courts.

Shorecrest Varsity Boys Tennis
WesCo 2A/3A
September 8, 2015
Bothell vs Shorecrest at Kellogg Middle School

Shorecrest 1 - Bothell 6

Singles
-Daniel Wacker SC vs Andrew Schuller, 5-7, 2-6  L
-Jake Goldstein-Street SC vs Andrew Roetcisoender 6-2, 3-6 L
-Steven Zhu Sc vs Joe Yamauchi, 3-6, 1-6 L
-Chris King SC vs Darrin Neil, 4-6, 3-6 L

Doubles
-Kasey Shibayama / Reed Tangeman SC vs Nick Wong / Ted Liu, 6-2, 7-5 W
-David Kim / Tae Min Hong vs Conner Newton / Aditya Iyer 3-6,1-6 L
-Finn Donnelly / Sam Rowbotham SC vs Jared Waters / Abi Chandra, 4-6, 1-6 L

--Robert Mann






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Former Shorewood star named USA Today Player of the Year


In a recent poll conducted by USA Today, Shorewood graduate Blake Snell was named the baseball minor league Player of the Year. Blake plays for the minor league team of the Tampa Bay Rays.



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In The Garden Now ... Going To Pot - for summer color, that is

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

Adding a splash of color with some planted pots is a great way to brighten an area where you can’t or don’t want to plant a garden bed.

Container plantings are wonderful on decks, patios and porches as well as along sidewalks and paths and even within a planted garden area. Containers often elevate special plantings so that they are closer to eye level where they are more easily seen and enjoyed. 

I’m often asked to share my favorite container plant combinations. The truth is no two years are the same. I’m always experimenting with new plants, containers, and locations in the garden.

For the past several years I’ve enjoyed incorporating various begonia varieties in my container gardens so I guess I’d have to say they’re my favorites right now. Some have fabulous variegated and textured foliage that becomes more interesting as the season progresses. Many of the Rex Begonias make good houseplants through winter and can be returned to the outdoors when the weather warms in spring.  

My planted garden pots are sometimes featured alone but more often in groups of three or more along with a decorative item to make a cohesive design statement. The pots are often of different sizes, shapes and colors. Plants included are usually a mix of annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees. Many plants are destined for other locations in the garden after a season or two growing in pots.

The planting above is actually made up of 6 different containers with different plants in each … Dragon Wing Pink Begonia, Variegated Swedish Ivy, Variegated Rex Begonia, Carex ‘Everillo’ a mounding grass, Golden Creeping Jenny, ‘Plum Crazy’ Oxalis, a dwarf hosta along with some miniature ferns. Japanese Forest Grass is peeking out of the pot on the left. 

Placement in the garden is very important because I depend on background plants, as well as hardscape items to compliment the design. The large tropical looking leaves above the Milk Can belong to a Japanese Aralia shrub which has been growing in the garden for years. The tumbled Pennsylvania Bluestone with moss growing between the stones along with the wood chip path add texture. The weathered red Milk Can made its way to our garden from an estate sale on Whidbey Island.  

Don’t be afraid to mix it up when you’re putting together a container garden. Combine a variety of plants with an interesting found object for a true garden surprise. Keep on having fun while you garden!

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years.



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Shorecrest Band Mattress Fundraiser



The Shorecrest High School Band is hosting their first ever Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10 to raise funds to help subsidize costs for band, pipers, and dance team to go to Ireland to perform in St. Patrick's Day events.

The group they are working with has been doing the Mattress Fundraiser for over 10 years across the country and has raised over $13 million dollars for groups like theirs.

Local groups have been making thousands of dollars in a single day through this fundraiser. Woodinville HS Music made $8,300, Bothell Football made $13,505, Kentwood Football made $15,74! Shorecrest Band has high hopes for their event.

If you or anyone you know is in the market for a new mattress, we would greatly appreciate your support as the band prepares for its trip to Ireland in March of 2016.

25 mattresses will be set up on display at Shorecrest High School on Saturday, October 10th, between 10 and 5pm. You can come in and try out the mattresses, just like in a store, and find the one that's right for you. Order it in the size you need and get that mattress delivered to your home within a week or two. 

All the benefits of buying a mattress from a store, great quality name brand products (like Simmons), full non-prorated manufacturer warranties, great customer service, without the high pressure sales, and your purchase will go towards Shorecrest Band!!

Prices are 30-50% lower than retail – starting at $199 and going up to $2500 for a top of the line mattress that would retail for roughly $5000 in a local store.

Quality, “Consumer Best Buy” rated new, name brand mattresses like Simmons and Englander.

All mattresses are made to order with full factory non-prorated warranties, ranging from 5 to 25 years depending on style and quality.

All sizes available; twin, full, queen, king and even specialty and custom sizes.

25 different styles to choose from, providing a range of quality including Pillow Tops, Orthopedic, Full Latex, Memory Foam, and even new Gel Beds. 

Mattress are ordered from the manufacturers the Monday following the event and are ready for pick up or delivery usually within two weeks

Professional salespeople will be available to answer questions - No pressure, just help!

Delivery is available

Cash, check, and credit cards accepted – they even offer free layaway if needed. 

Shorecrest Band would love to have your help spreading the word about this fundraiser. All the information is on the special Facebook page for the event.



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Seed collecting and sowing workshop at Kruckeberg Thursday

Experience the joy of creating your own plants as you learn how to collect, store and sow seeds from the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden’s lead propagator.

Each participant will take home a propagation tray full of sowed seeds, along with guidelines for planting more.

September 10 (Thursday), 6 - 8 pm



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Waffles for Wonderland Saturday - free benefit breakfast

Wonderland Developmental Center’s Waffles for Wonderland, a breakfast to raise funds to support early-intervention services will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

Doors will open at the front of North City Learning Center at 9:30am. Breakfast will include pancakes and waffles, sausages, fruit, juices, coffee, and more.

“Waffles for Wonderland is a fun, family-friendly event,” said Wonderland Executive Director Mary Kirchoff. “We are excited to share our families’ success stories with the whole community to showcase the impact of our work with children with developmental delays and their families.”

Family members of all ages are invited to join local author, Dan Richards, in his reading of his acclaimed children’s book, “The Problem with NOT Being Afraid of Monsters”. A bouncy castle, carnival games, and a goodie-basket raffle will also provide entertainment throughout the morning. Guests are welcome to join us for part or the entire event.

Wonderland would like to thank Seattle Children’s Hospital, Richmond Pediatrics, and Jerry Martin with REMAX Northwest for their sponsorships. Although this event is free, registration is appreciated to best plan for the breakfast. 

Wonderland is known as an innovator in the early-intervention landscape. Its mission for 45 years has been to empower families and their children with special needs to reach their full potential. Thanks to community support, we serve approximately 135 children and their families each month.

Learn more about Wonderland Developmental Center, 206-364-3777, or write to us at 816 NE 190th St., PO Box 55399, Shoreline, WA 98155.



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Friday Round Table: Resumé editing and Goal setting

This Friday (9/11): Resumé Editing Idea and the Importance of Goal Setting for Your Job Search

It’s been said that goals are just dreams with deadlines. Setting a goal is how we approach bringing something that was mysterious or not all that visible more into focus. 

VISUALIZATION WORKS. One way of doing this: Before he became a much in demand actor, Jim Carrey, even as he was routinely turned down after auditions, was in the habit of writing himself multimillion dollar checks as “payment” for the parts he visualized he would one day be offered. And when he was turned down, he spent more time trying to figure out what was wrong with the people who passed him up, rather than what was wrong with him!

This week we’ll talk about goals, what makes them work, how they fail. Part of the purpose of this meeting is a ramp up to next week’s Round Table on engaging resumés - so please, along with discussion on how to put goals into motion, let’s touch on resumés. Please bring yours for a quick scan and editing ideas! Please come have some coffee, tea, and other treats and share with everyone what setting goals means for you, what has worked, what hasn’t.

All job seekers are welcome.

Friday, September 11, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor) SCC Campus Map  and Parking info





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Shorewood girls soccer

Shorewood hosted Olympia at Shoreline stadium Tuesday.

Olympia opened the scoring at the 18th minute on an aggressive play by Jenna Killman going past a defender and in front of the goal. Shorewood countered with a goal by Jessie Wymer in the 23rd minute. Shorewood took the lead 5 minutes before  the half ended on a goal by Lisa Jensen that was assisted by Halle Porter.

In the second half Jenna tied the score for Olympia in the 64th minute. Finally Shorewood scored the game winner on a header by Anna Whitaker on a corner kick from Anna Tinoco. Shorewood is 1-0-0 and Olympia is 0-1-0. Abby Manis was in goal for Shorewood, Maddie Moen for Olympia.



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St Dunstan's needs help to deliver food to Tent City 3 at its new location

St Dunstan's wants to keep feeding TC3

St Dunstan’s is sadly saying goodbye to our friends in Tent City 3 this Saturday, September 12. They are moving to Bryn Marr United Methodist Church, 8016 S 116th St, Seattle 98178. 

We hope to continue to prepare the Tuesday dinners for them, but the drive is challenging! Best estimate is almost three hours round trip from St Dunstan’s to Bryn Marr. We can only do this if we can find transport for the meal. Our hope is to put together a group of folks who could take turns delivering the meal. 

The route between churches

The successful volunteer(s) would load his or her vehicle with a food hot holding *Cambro*, salads, fruit and beverages at 5:00pm and depart via I-5 and Martin Luther King Way towards camp, an approximate 3hr round trip.

We are open to creative solutions, such as rotating shifts, and/or committed once a month runs. Even non-drivers could assist as co-pilots to qualify for car pools. Any suggestions are welcome. This would be for the three months they are camping at Bryn Marr.

If you would like to volunteer, please call St Dunstan’s 206-363-4312 or email Karen Tynes, please put TENT CITY 3 MEALS in the email subject.



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